3São José do Norte
São José do Norte, Brazil: crime rate and Safety score
Safety 3 out of 10 Above average crime
3/10 in Rio Grande do Sul · 1/10 in the world
Compared with 497 places in Rio Grande do Sul (10 = lowest crime).
Weighted crime: 4,638 per 100,000 people (12 months to October 2025)
Crime by type, as recorded by SSP-RS (12 months to October 2025)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Intentional homicide | 5 | 19.7 | 10 |
| Counted in victims, not cases. | |||
| Robbery resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.2 |
| Counted in victims, not cases. | |||
| Assault resulting in death | 0 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Counted in victims, not cases. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery other than of vehicles | 13 | 51.1 | 176.2 |
| Vehicle robbery | 0 | 0 | 17.8 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Theft other than of vehicles | 183 | 719.3 | 979.6 |
| Includes livestock theft. | |||
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 19.7 | 59 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug possession | 11 | 43.2 | 64.6 |
| Drug trafficking | 44 | 172.9 | 164.3 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 87 | 341.9 | 727.5 |
| Weapons and ammunition offences | 3 | 11.8 | 52.5 |
Source: SSP-RS, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to October 2025)
| Homicide | 5 |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 13 |
| Theft and burglary | 188 |
| Drugs | 55 |
| Other | 90 |
Questions about crime in São José do Norte
- Is São José do Norte safe?
- São José do Norte: Safety 3 out of 10 (Above average crime). Compared with 497 places in Rio Grande do Sul (10 = lowest crime).
- What is the crime rate in São José do Norte?
- São José do Norte: Weighted crime: 4,638 per 100,000 people (12 months to October 2025).
- How many murders are there in São José do Norte?
- Recorded homicides in São José do Norte (12 months to October 2025): 5.
